Alexandria Library Sit In
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Backyard History
Alexandria Library Recognizing 1939 Sit-In Anniversary With Special Events
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Saturday, August 21 marks the 82nd anniversary of the 1939 Alexandria Library Sit-in. Over eight decades ago,…
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Community News
Alexandria Library Receives Prestigious Award for Program Recognizing ’39 Sit-In
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria Library announced Friday afternoon that it has been awarded the prestigious John Cotton Dana Award for…
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School News
Alexandria Student Wins at International History Contest for Paper on Library Sit-In
ALEXANDRIA, VA – National History Day® (NHD), a nonprofit in College Park, Maryland, has held contests each year since 1974.…
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Community News
80 Years Later: Standing-Room-Only Audience Celebrates Alexandria Library Sit-In
Alexandria, VA – It takes courage to fight society when you know you’re right, and 80 years ago five African…
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Community News
Aleandria Library Celebrates Two Major Milestones
Alexandria, VA – Alexandria Library has a rich history that spans two centuries! Throughout the year, all locations will provide…
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At Z Movies
Alexandrian’s Great Uncle Portrayed in Movie “Marshall” Playing at Burke Library, May 17
By Paul Friedman ALEXANDRIA, VA – 80 years ago at the Queen Street Alexandria Library, five men held what…
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